A FIRE stretching across 25 acres (10 hectare) is posing a threat to nearby buildings as crews battle to contain the blaze.

More than 30 firefighters have been called to Skeabost Bridge north of Portree on the Isle of Skye where a wildfire is raging on the hillside.

Six appliances from Portree, Uig, Broadford, Staffin, Dunvegan and Kyle fire stations have been sent to the blaze, which was reported at 5.10pm.

A spokesman for the fire service said: "The fire is spreading rapidly due to the dry conditions, and there are currently three fire fronts of approximately one mile each in length covering a total area of approximately 10 hectares.

"Fire crews are being assisted by the local community to prevent the fires spreading to three properties which are near to the spreading fires."